Does the sim have motion?

That is pretty much the most frequently asked question. Motion, as it is called in technical terms, is definitely overrated here, as it contributes very little to the actual feeling of flying and only has a noticeable effect during takeoff and landing. The visual representation is crucial.

The Caravelle cockpit is 7m long and weighs 3.5 t. Equipping this enormous mass with movement would go beyond the scope and make a simulator flight extremely expensive. In addition, the entire wiring would have to be designed differently. For this purpose, we have installed structure-borne sound transducers under the seats. These vibrate depending on the flight position and thus provide an additional realistic feeling of flying.

By the way, during our six-monthly checks in the simulator, we pilots sometimes don’t even notice when the motion is not yet switched on.